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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- 24 sugar cones
- 1 3.5-4 ounce bar dark chocolate
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- About 10-12 cups assorted fruit, washed and chopped into bite-sized pieces (if necessary). Good choices are berries, fresh pineapple, kiwi, and mango.
- Creamy Fruit Dip*:
- 1 8-oz. package cream cheese (light cream cheese is fine)
- 1/4 c. brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp. orange extract
- 1 c. whipping cream
- 1/2 c. powdered sugar
- If desired, you can use this Caramel Toffee Fruit Dip
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